Colorado was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention Saturday after losing to Atlanta United on Saturday. Now it’s just running out the final six games. It’s a far cry from the squad that reached the Western Conference Finals just two seasons ago.

So what happened? A stagnant offense and a lackluster defense doesn’t make for a good combination. Colorado that is averaging just 1.11 goals per game — worst in the MLS — and the team got rid of their top strikers Dominique Badji and Joe Mason during the season. In their last four games, the Rapids have been outscored 13-0. They’ve also allowed 1.89 goals per game, seventh-worst in the MLS.

General manager Padraig Smith and head coach Anthony Hudson have a lot to work on in the offseason.

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